Mr Abu Kansangbata, a former Deputy Upper West Regional Minister has said the call for a forensic audit on the Voter’s register is to strengthen the country’s democracy.
“ Our call for an audit is founded on our firm belief in the principles of democracy and free and fair elections. We recognize the importance of a robust electoral system that upholds the will of the people.”
In a statement copied to the Ghana News Agency in Accra on Thursday, he said the NDC, as a responsible political party, was prepared to accept the outcome of the election, provided that the electoral process remained transparent and free from any form of manipulation.
“We have seen instances across Sub-Saharan Africa where electoral processes have been compromised, leading to instability and unrest. Ghana must not fall victim to such practices, and we believe a forensic audit will help ensure this.”
He also called on religious leaders, chiefs, and traditional leaders to lend their voices to this cause for transparency and fairness in the electoral process.
“I also want to use this platform to appeal to the international community, including the African Union (AU), ECOWAS, and USAID, to support our call for this audit. If the Electoral Commission fails to heed this appeal, we will have no choice but to resort to peaceful demonstrations.”
He said as a former Minister of State, he would continue to give the assurance that the NDC would embark on peaceful protests every two weeks until the EC took the necessary steps to ensure the integrity of the voter register.
“This is not just about the NDC. It is about Ghana and the future of our democracy. We are committed to peace, transparency, and fairness, and we call on all Ghanaians to join us in this quest for a credible electoral process”.
He commended the leadership of the NDC for the peaceful nature of their demonstrations so far.
Source: gna.org.gh
